The PSG owner has been considering selling Kylian Mbappe to Manchester United since January, according to a new report - on two conditions.
Speculation about the French striker's future has increased following reports on Monday that he had told PSG, in an official letter, that he would not exercise the option to extend his contract by one more year. year.
Mbappe's current contract expires in the summer of 2024, meaning he could open pre-contract talks in January if a new deal is not agreed.
According to Fabrizio Romano, PSG's intention is not to let the player go for free, but to convince him to sign a new contract. Currently, he is one of the highest paid players in world football. Advertisement
However, on Tuesday afternoon, Mbappe took to Twitter to clarify his thoughts on a summer move:
"The older it gets, the more it goes. I said I would continue next season at PSG, where I'm very happy."
PSG must now decide whether they really cancel the player's target and sell him this summer. ESPN says it is open to listening to offers of 150 million euros from interested clubs.
One of those clubs could be United - and a new report makes intriguing claims about the player's potential next step.
PSG "consider selling Mbappé"
According to El Pais, PSG have 'researched' Mbappe's move to United since January - and informed the player himself. However, the report claims that Les Parisiens will only execute the deal if the 24-year-old agrees to move to Old Trafford this summer.
In addition, the deal will also depend on the Nine Two Foundation's successful takeover of United from Qatari businessman Sheikh Jassim.
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Neither Sheikh Jassim nor his rival Sir Jim Ratcliffe have been told whether they have been selected by the Glazer family to become the new owners of the Manchester club.
Despite reports on Monday night that the sale of 100% of the club to the Nine Two Foundation has been completed - sending United's share price soaring - The Athletic revealed the initial report came from a Twitter account. have less than 300 followers. and neither party has been informed of the Glazers' final decision at this time.
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